Russia and Ukraine accused each other of attacks near the Zaporizhzhia power plant ahead of a visit by UN inspectors. Video / AP

The French President has called on Europe to defend Ukraine's freedom.

Hope for the return of fallen Kiwi soldier’s body, the Government looks to scrap more mask mandates and ex-Gloriavale women call for our help in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Russian officials and diplomats foresee a cheap and hard-working workforce.

Hulks of German battleships emerge from their watery grave as the river recedes.

Bridges, ammunition depots pounded as speculation rises of Ukrainian counteroffensive.

Defence Minister Peeni Henare and Commander Joint Forces NZ Rear Admiral Jim Gilmour see off 94 Army personnel that flew out of Auckland's Whenuapai Airbase to help train Ukrainian infantry recruits in the UK. Video / NZ Herald

Calls come after fears body remains in Russian hands.

Zaporizhzhia residents are given iodine tablets amid mounting fears of a radiation leak.

State-run company is to provide components for a nuclear power plant.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has prompted several countries to remove soviet symbols.

Corporal Dominic Abelen was off duty when he died fighting Russian forces.

The bid to bring fallen soldier home, just how many ram raids have there been in the past few months and new data shows the likelihood of a recession in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Russian leader has now committed more than a million troops to the invasion.

Kiwis assist with combat medicine, evacuations and training soldiers, Ron Mark confirms.

NZDF says off-duty soldier's leave request didn't mention Ukraine travel plans.

The Russians thought they had shut off all surveillance cameras, but one remained.

A recently-recorded interview from the front line revealed his desire to free Ukraine.

Off-duty New Zealand soldier Dominic Abelen was killed in Ukraine fighting with foreign troops and has been remembered as a tough professional "warrior" who "died doing what he loved". Video / NZ Herald

Dominic Abelen was fighting with other foreign fighters on frontline.

The soldier was on a period of leave without pay at the time.

New Zealand soldier killed in Ukraine, the police bill for parliament protest revealed and the Government called out over increased spending on polling research in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Rocket attack on a railroad station in central Ukraine on the country's Independence Day.

The airstrikes were said to be in response to an attack targeting US forces.

NZ Government and World Vision team up to give children of Ukraine school essentials.

More than 6.7 million people, mostly women and children, have fled Ukraine since the war broke out six months ago. Soon, these children who have taken refuge in nearby Romania will have school essentials, teachers and a safe learning environment thanks to generous Herald readers. Video / NZ Herald / World Vision

Photograph exhibition of the Russian invasion of Ukraine opens in Auckland

TV commentator Daria Dugina killed by an explosive planted in the SUV she was driving.